Project Architect, K-12 Education

About the role

DLR Group's Kansas City Office has an opening for an Architect to support the growth of our K-12 Education Sector. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative and technically sound solutions to design challenges, ensuring high standards of design excellence
• Cookordination project drawings, specifications, and documentation with the project team, ensuring alignment with design intent and budget
• Lead collaboration within project teams, generating innovative design ideas and solutions
• Apply advanced architectural concepts to projects, including complex assignments requiring new or improved techniques
• Integrate QA/QC procedures and practice standards into project deliverables, resolving any issues
• Ensure BIM standards are applied and coordinate with the Project Manager and BIM Manager
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced staff, fostering a collaborative learning environment
• Maintain project schedules and work plans, meeting project deliverable deadlines
• Participate in client presentations and contribute to successful project outcomes

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (Graduate degree not required unless mandated by local licensure regulations)
• Minimum of six years of professional experience in architecture
• Professional licensure required; LEED AP and other certifications preferred but not required
• Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Rendering Software, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Suite
• Comeptent in technical design, with the ability to investigate, evaluate, and recommend solutions that meet client needs
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to multitask and maintain quality standards
• Demonstrates initiative, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous learning

Qualifications

• Experience in K-12 education design
• Knowledge of evidence-based design principles
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Understanding of sustainable design practices and the 2030 Challenge, ME2040, and SE2050

Skills

• Advanced architectural design skills
• Technical proficiency in design software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and initiative-taking abilities

Benefits

DLR Group is an employee-owned firm, offering a unique ownership stake to every employee. We follow a four-day in-office work model, providing flexibility for work-from-home Fridays. We are committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

We follow a four-day in-office work model, with flexibility for work-from-home Fridays.

To apply, please submit your current portfolio/work samples in PDF format.